What it does
When you have a tax-inclusive amount and need to separate the net from the VAT, enter the gross total and set the VAT rate. That is all it takes.
Tax and VAT
Reverse VAT Calculator
Got a price that already includes VAT? Pull out the net amount and the tax portion in one step.
Net amount before VAT$120.00
VAT extracted$24.00
Gross total$144.00
VAT share of gross16.67%
How the math works
Net amount = gross amount / (1 + VAT rate). VAT amount = gross amount - net amount.
Try it with real numbers
- A listed price of $144 with 20% VAT already included means the net amount is $120 and the VAT is $24.
- Handy when a platform or invoice shows a tax-inclusive price and you need the pre-tax number fast.
Good to know
- Reverse VAT math assumes one VAT rate applied cleanly to the entire gross amount.
- Mixed-rate invoices or platform-specific tax handling may need a more detailed calculation.
- Check local tax requirements when a transaction involves exemptions, cross-border rules, or special products.